Malaysian Academic Behind Malay-Roman Shipbuilding Theory Slams ‘Media Lynching’

Malaysian academic behind Malay-Roman shipbuilding theory slams ‘media lynching’

Solehah Yaacob stands by her theory, saying her sources include four academic works and ‘historical newspaper reports’ from Australia.

M'sian lecturer blasted for theory that Romans learnt shipbuilding from Malays

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Romans learnt shipbuilding from Malays?

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